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The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones . Scholastic AudioBooks. 5 hr. 11 min. 4 CDs. 1-800-770-4662. Gr. 4 – 8.
At the reading of their grandmother’s will, Dan and Amy Cahill are given the choice of receiving a million dollars or uncovering the 39 clues that will lead to the source of their family’s power. David Pittu brings this interactive tale to life with a spirited narration.

Beethoven’s Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies . Rounder Records. 44 min. CD. 1-800-768-6337. Gr. 4 – up/Musical.
Listeners of all ages will sing and dance to the 26 symphonic songs, twelve of which feature lively lyrics that both reflect the essence of classical music and amuse the audience.

Brooklyn Bridge . Macmillan Audio. 4 hr. 45 min. 4 CDs. 1-888-330-8477. Gr. 4 – 9.
Narrator Fred Berman voices the thoughts and hopes of lucky Joseph Michtom, son of the couple who created the Teddy Bear in 1903, while homeless children live under the Brooklyn Bridge and the new Coney Island Amusement Park entices.

Celia Cruz: Queen of Salsa . Live Oak. 16 min. CD. 1-800-788-1121. Gr. K-5.
Cuban born salsa singer Celia Cruz always had a magical vibrancy even as a child. Using music and sound effects and featuring narration and singing by Michelle Manzo, this charming readalong offers a glimpse into Celia’s life.

Clementine’s Letter . Recorded Books. 2.5 hr. 2 CDs. Gr. 2 – 5.
Clementine’s beloved teacher Mr. D’Matz might be leaving, so she hatches a plan to get him back even if it means ruining his once-in-a-lifetime chance. Narrator Jessica Almasy captures all the exuberance of the well-meaning heroine.

Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady . Listen & Live Audio. 14 hours. 11 CDs. 1-800-653-9400. Middle School/YA.
Versatile narrator Katherine Kellgren takes feisty, seafaring Mary “Jacky” Faber on an ill-fated voyage to become a lady as Jacky stretches her seas legs at an elite Boston finishing school in this humorous and melodramatic sequel to Bloody Jack, a 2008 Odyssey Award Honor title. (2009 Odyssey Honor Audiobook)

The dead and the gone . Listening Library. 8 hr. 51 min. 7 CDs. Gr. 6 – 12.
Narrator Robertson Dean lends a chilling air of suspense telling the story of Alex Morales and his siblings’ struggle for survival after an asteroid hits New York City in this novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village . Recorded Books. 1.5 hr. 2 CDs. Gr. 4 – 9.
Listeners get a glimpse of life in medieval times as told by a wide variety of characters from nobility to beggar – enhanced by narrator Christina Moore and a full cast.

The Graveyard Book . Recorded Books. 7 hr. 45 min. 7 CDs. Gr. 5 – 8.
As a baby, Nobody Owens flees his family’s killer and finds refuge in a graveyard. Raised by ghosts, Bod walks the line between the living and the dead. Skillfully narrated by author Neil Gaiman.

Gregor and the Code of Claw . Listening Library. 9 hr. 4 min. 7 CDs. Gr. 4 – 8.
Narrator Paul Boehmer enlivens the final segment of the Underland Chronicles with distinct character voices and appropriate tension for the battle of the Warrior Gregor with the Bane and the breaking of the Code of Claw.

Hawaiian Playground . Putumayo Kids. 26 min. CD. 1-888-788-8629. All Ages/Musical.
Ukuleles, native Hawaiian language, and the sliding sounds of slack key guitars bring the Aloha State right into the room with this collection of fun songs (some in English, some in Hawaiian) by different performers.

I’m Dirty! Weston Woods Studios. 6 min. CD. Gr. Preschool – 2.
Join a backhoe loader for a day of work in this fanciful romp featuring big machinery. Steve Buscemi captures all the enthusiasm of this personified backhoe. With music by David Mansfield adding the perfect touch, this audio lets young readers follow every dirty minute of the day’s work. (2009 Odyssey Honor Audiobook)

Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy brings spirited wit and cultural touches to her retelling of the traditional Cuban tale of Martina’s quest to find a husband. Bonus tracks include a Spanish version and storytelling performance. (2009 Odyssey Honor Audiobook)

Miss Spitfire . Recorded Books. 6 hr. 45 min. 6 CDs. Gr. 6 –up.
Narrator Terry Donnelly fully captures both the joys and frustrations of Helen Keller’s tutor, Anne Sullivan, in their first days together in this fictionalized diary account of Anne’s struggle to communicate with blind and deaf Helen.

The Possibilities of Sainthood . Brilliance Audio. 7 hr. 6 CDs. 1-800-648-2312. Gr. 7 – 10.
Antonia Lucia Labella has a secret ambition to become a saint, but also a secret desire to catch the eye of a “hottie.” This warm, engaging story of a 15-year-old Catholic girl is expertly narrated by Emily Bauer.

Red Moon at Sharpsburg . Recorded Books. 7 hr. 6 CDs. Gr. 5 – 8.
Coming of age during the American Civil War, 13- year-old India Moody faces both danger and heartbreak as she concentrates on surviving. Julia Gibson narrates this sweeping epic of determination and self-scarifice.

Shooting the Moon . Recorded Books. 3 hr. 15 min. 3 CDs. Gr. 4 – 7.
Jessica Almasy voices the story of Jamie who receives a roll of film to process from her brother who is serving in Viet Nam. This begins her journey of understanding not only herself, but the larger world around her.

Skybreaker . Full Cast Audio. 11 hr. 30 min. 10 CDs. 1-800-871-6809. Grade 5 – up.
Matt Cruse returns in this adventure where he and the intrepid Kate attempt to salvage a long lost treasure ship. The mysterious mood is enhanced by the full cast audio and skillful use of musical interludes.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs . Weston Woods Studios. 8 min. CD. Gr. K – 4.
Told from Alexander T. Wolf’s point of view, narrator Paul Giamatti presents a compelling case for the wolf’s innocence. A great use of music, pacing, and narration add just the right touch of humor in this read-along by Jon Scieszka.